I have been dealing with OCD since I was 5 years old, and severe depression since I was 11 years old. Since I was a child all I knew was constant intrusive thoughts, mental anguish and unfounded fear. Deep down in my heart I always knew there had to be more to life, so I kept trying everything that I was told to do to help ease my diagnoses. Sometimes therapy and medication would work for a little bit of time, but then I would inevitably spiral back down to the pit of despair again. Lost, mad, and hopeless. In the last couple of years I began experiencing adverse effects from every antidepressant I was given. As my depression and anxiety worsened my body became physically broken. Even though I was always a hard worker, after so many years of hopelessness. I became worn down becoming too weak to work and care for my children. I have never been in a darker place in my life. While talking to my husband and my friend they both recommended I look into ketamine therapy. Both their friends had done ketamine treatment in the past and helped greatly with their PTSD/depression/anxiety. Desperate to change my life, I looked into the research and studies to see if it was true. That is how I found Reset Restore. I went in skeptical and very nervous. I was met by Natalie who was kind and empathetic. She and her staff warmly welcomed me and took time to answer my questions and calm my fears as I was terrified of needles! After the first session I didn’t feel any difference at all. The second session was the same. But after the third session I began to notice a slight shift in my thoughts, physical body, and concentration. Every session after that I became mentally stronger, had more energy in my day to day routine, and I could literally feel the relief from the heavy feelings and negative thoughts associated with depression lifting off of me. By the sixth session I had for the first time in my life peace in my mind and body. I went from the highest possible score indicating severe depression and anxiety, to the lowest possible score on the chart in three weeks! Even more amazingly, in the weeks following my six treatments, I continued to rapidly progress without continuing the treatments. As for the first time I was regularly stable in my thoughts and emotions. I was able to step back and look at each individual situation that were happening in my life, instead of being overwhelmed I started making confident choices that are changing the trajectory of my life for the better. Because of the Ketamine treatments I am a brand new person. The person who I always wanted to be. I am so grateful for this second chance at life. No longer am I confined to the couch, stuck deep in the utter darkness that consumed my mind. I now truly love my life. I wake up daily with hope and joy even when the outside circumstances don’t align. I am now a person who is naturally silly, confident, and present with my children and anyone else I encounter in my day to day life. Everyday I now live I realize my mind and body can do more, I have started new hobbies and been able to make a deeper relationship with my husband as there is no longer a “block”. Ketamine has given me a new life, if you are looking into it, take the first step! Depression and anxiety doesn’t have to be a life sentence!